Alaska Airlines announced the launch of new thrice-weekly service between Anchorage and Phoenix. In addition, the airline said it would begin new seasonal service between Anchorage and Las Vegas on December 19, which will also operate three times a week.

Flights from Anchorage to Phoenix depart Anchorage at 8:25 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and arrive in Phoenix at 4:15 p.m. Flights from Phoenix to Anchorage depart at 5:15 p.m. and arrive at 9:20 p.m.

Flights from Anchorage to Las Vegas will depart at 10:20 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and will arrive at 4:35 p.m. From Las Vegas, flights will depart at 5:35 p.m. and arrive at 10:10 p.m.

Flights between Anchorage and Las Vegas will be year-round, while the service between Anchorage and Phoenix will operate through April 19 of next year.

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